We all wonder about the mysteries of life and what comes after. Our minds fill with endless questions about existence. In the minds of phenomenal artists like E. James Smith, such thoughts bring a heartfelt song to life.
Being philosophical yet a love letter, 'Afterlife Without You' is a song about the human desire for reunion, leaving us with the question, Will we ever see our loved ones again?
With the beautiful collision of remarkable instruments, the music enters your headroom with strings of guitars, strumming and picking through the subtle rhythm levitating on the hi-hats.
You're greeted with a variety of performances featuring E. James Smith himself on acoustic and nylon guitars, Kevin Kinane on drums and percussion, Ben Alleman on organ, and Matt Turk on mandolin.
Smith's leading voice is the voice of a celestial becoming one with multi-dimensional background vocals and harmonies. Even more, the production not only delivers quality but also showcases the thoughtfulness of the composition, with each instrument balanced and placed at different volumes and directions.
The lyrics are equally powerful, highlighting the loneliness of losing someone special. This beautifully written poetry is all about unknown adventure beyond life. It focuses on good experiences while also representing the sorrow and slow passage of time. It's a song about a man who wishes to know whether he and his love will be reunited in the spiritual afterworld.